Student Services

Mission Statement

The OCPS Comprehensive Guidance Program is an integral part of the district's total program for students. It is both preventative and proactive in its focus and supports the district goal that each student will acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to reach their full potential.

OCPS Comprehensive Guidance Program

Our purpose as school counselors is to provide a developmental, systematic comprehensive program addressing the academic, career, and interpersonal/social needs of ALL students. In partnership with other educators, parents, and the community, the ultimate goal of the guidance program is to ensure that ALL students in OCPS acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers, and lifelong learners.

Guiding Principles of the OCPS Comprehensive Guidance Program:

Reach ALL students

Comprehensive in scope

Preventative in design

Developmental in nature

An integral part of a total educational program for student success

Includes school guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services and system support

Implemented by a credentialed school counselor

Measure student competencies in the areas of academic, career and interpersonal/social development

Data-driven programatic decision-making

Monitor student progress

Identify opportunities for improvement each year based on results data